Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221426216

MESA LINE SERVICES, LLC

Event
Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Energized, Guy, Hand, Metal Wire, Power Lines, Utility Pole
NAICS
237130
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345718142
Employer profile
MESA LINE SERVICES, LLC
Summary number
221426216
Report ID
0626300

Event description

Two employees incur burns when in contact with energized pow

Investigation abstract

At 8:10 a.m. on January 7, 2022, Employee #1 and Employee #2 worked to remove guy wires from an existing wooden power pole. As Employee #1 removed the guy wire, it contacted an energized powerline. Employee #1 and Employee #2, who was assisting, received electrical shock and burns to their hands. The employees were taken to the hospital and admitted for treatment.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 51 M

    Event type
    14
  2. #2 Hospitalized Age 25 M

    Event type
    14

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